Pablo Creek Entrance is a tidal waterway in Northeast Florida near Jacksonville Beach and Mayport. Tides here are semidiurnal - two high tides and two low tides each day - with a mean tidal range of approximately 4.5 feet. The strong tidal movement through Pablo Creek makes this one of the most productive inshore fishing spots in the Jacksonville area, particularly during moving tides.
The best fishing at Pablo Creek Entrance is typically the 2 hours before and after each high or low tide, when currents push bait through the creek mouth and channel edges. Redfish and Spotted Seatrout concentrate near the entrance on outgoing tides, while Flounder and Black Drum favor the incoming tide along drop-offs and bridge structure. Sheepshead hold on pilings and dock structure throughout the tidal cycle.
Common inshore species at Pablo Creek include Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder, and Sheepshead. The creek connects to the Intracoastal Waterway and the St. Johns River system, giving anglers access to grass flats, oyster bars, and tidal channels.